Reproductive Psychiatrist - Open Rank

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Psychiatry seeks a full-time reproductive psychiatrist (MD/DO) Open Rank to join the Center for Women’s Mood Disorders. The position focuses on perinatal mood disorders across the female reproductive lifespan, delivering outpatient care and contributing to inpatient services in a collaborative academic setting.

The role includes supervising psychiatry residents, participating in NC-MATTERS statewide consultations, and engaging in

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in psychiatry.
• Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry.
• Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in reproductive psychiatry across the female reproductive lifespan.
• Ability to evaluate and manage high-acuity, complex psychiatric illness in the perinatal period.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care for perinatal mood disorders across the female reproductive lifespan.
• Contribute to inpatient care on the Perinatal Psychiatry Inpatient Unit and NC-MATTERS consultations.
• Supervise psychiatry residents and trainees in Women’s Mood Disorders services.
• Participate in the Center’s research program.

Skills

Board certification in Psychiatry

Clinical leadership

Teaching residents

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency

Job description

Department:

Psychiatry - General - 412202

Posting Open Date:

08/19/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Reproductive Psychiatrist - Open Rank

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006061

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

01/11/2027

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

The UNC Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time reproductive psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join the Center for Women’s Mood Disorders. Since its founding in 2004, the Center has been committed to delivering outstanding clinical care, scientific discovery, training the next generation of investigators and clinicians, and informing policy in women’s reproductive mood disorders. The Center is the primary referral resource in North Carolina for perinatal patients with complex psychiatric illness, and it operates a dedicated Perinatal Psychiatry Inpatient Unit. Demand for the program’s services continues to grow with many referrals from OB-GYN, family medicine, and statewide partners.

The successful candidate will provide specialty outpatient care across the female reproductive lifespan, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, perimenopausal depression, and menstrually-related mood disorders; contribute to inpatient care on the Perinatal Psychiatry Inpatient Unit; participate in the NC-MATTERS statewide consultation line, extending reproductive psychiatry expertise to clinicians across North Carolina; supervise psychiatry residents and trainees within the Women’s Mood Disorders clinical services; and participate in the research program of the Center.

This is a fixed term faculty position. Rank will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This position is in person, with a limited hybrid component for the NC-MATTERS consultation line and administrative work.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in psychiatry.
• Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in reproductive psychiatry across the female reproductive lifespan, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, perimenopausal depression, and menstrually-related mood disorders.
• Ability to evaluate and manage high-acuity, complex psychiatric illness in the perinatal period, including bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis, across pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• Capacity to work flexibly across outpatient, inpatient, and consultative care settings.
• Experience supervising and teaching psychiatry residents and other trainees in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with OB-GYN, family medicine, and community referral partners.
• Commitment to serving patients of all backgrounds, including patients insured by Medicaid and patients in rural and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• One to two years of fellowship training in reproductive psychiatry, or equivalent advanced training within residency.
• Experience with statewide perinatal psychiatry access or consultation programs.
• Experience contributing to clinical research, including participation in study recruitment, enrollment, or protocol delivery within a clinical practice.
• Experience in clinical program development or quality improvement.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.